Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Why are kidneys retro peritoneal
A
Positioned by peritoneum of abdominal cavity
2
Q
Location of kidney
A
Last thoracic
Third lumbar
3
Q
Ribs that protect kidney
A
11th and 12th
4
Q
Which kidney is lower
A
The right
5
Q
Indentation of kidney
A
Renal hilum
6
Q
Passes through hilum
A
Ureter
Vessels
Nerves
7
Q
Three layers of kidney
A
Renal capsule
Adipose capsule
Renal fascia
8
Q
Fx of renal capsule
A
Shape kidney
Protects from trauma
9
Q
Fx of adipose tissue
A
Cushion for the kidney
10
Q
Fx of renal fascia
A
Anchors kidney to the surrounding structure
11
Q
Two regions of kidney
A
Cortex
Medulla
12
Q
Located in medulla
A
Pyramid
13
Q
Apex of pyramids
A
Renal papilla
14
Q
Pyramids face the renal ___
A
Cortex
15
Q
Renal papilla points to the
A
Renal hilum
